Moderate
Aim
To earn higher investment returns than cash while maintaining a conservative approach
so the risk of capital losses in any one year remains low.
Objective
To earn at least the Consumer Price Index (CPI) plus 2% per annum over a rolling 10 year period, net of tax and fees.
Strategy
Invest approximately:
One half in shares/target return assets; and
One half in cash/fixed interest.
Strategic Asset allocation
Australian Shares 0% - 30%
International Shares 0% - 30%
Target Return Assets 0% - 45%
Fixed Interest 10% - 50%
Cash 10% - 50%
Suitability
For members who:
have a short to medium investment time frame (0-3 years);
do not like risk; and
are willing to accept lower returns for protection from short-term investment losses.
Minimum Investment time frame
​If you choose this option be prepared to stay invested for 1 to 3 years before it meets its objectives.
Expected frequency of a negative annual return
To have no more than three negative annual returns in any 20 year period (on average).
Annual Returns
For the year ending 30 June | Super | Pension |
---|---|---|
2022 | -3.6% | -3.9% |
2021 | 9.9% | 10.8% |
2020 | -0.2% | 0.0% |
2019 | 6.3% | 7.1% |
2018 | 5.5% | 6.2% |
3 year average | 2.0% | 2.3% |
5 year average | 3.6% | 4.0% |
10 year average | 4.9% | 5.6% |